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A little advice needed (TMI warning)

Paulaann05Paulaann05 member
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So I've been taking Zofran which has apparently made me very constipated today. I am sweating, I feel sick and I'm in a LOT of pain. I've taken colace but that won't kick in for another several hours, I've tried to eat/drink things that might help and I've tried walking around which only causes more pain. Anyone have any advice? I haven't been able to get out of bed since my body tried to process this about 3-4 hours ago. :(

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  • BethRN1987BethRN1987 member
    Prune juice and MIlk of mag- mix together and warm up a little in the microwave- it's what we use at the hospital- we call it a brown cow :)
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    What about a stool softener?
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  • lvlichellelvlichelle member
    Last time I got constipated I went to the store and got some chocolate covered prunes.. they are very much like chocolate covered raisins.. I hate the flavor of plain prunes and these are like eating candy!
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  • BrittlamarcheBrittlamarche member
    I am in the same boat with th zofran. My sister recommended miralax but it takes a few days. I am on day 2 and still nothing. Hoping something kicks in soon!
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  • CluckyEVCluckyEV member
    Been there, it sucks! There are other meds that don't have a constipating effect, call your OB and request a new rx.

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  • braintreebraintree member
    miralax worked for me, but after five days straight, plus 200 mg colace a day.  try to be patient.  I know, easier said than done.
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  • Candileigh03Candileigh03 member
    You can also add a pat of butter (2. Teaspoons) to the brown cow and viola!
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  • Paulaann05Paulaann05 member
    Thanks for the advice lady. Tried the brown cow, it's been an hour so hopefully it will kick in soon. I'm trying very hard to be paitient but its hard to even walk around because its painful and I feel like I could go at any moment so if this lasts for another day that's gonna be a problem. I haven't been able to do anything but lay in bed. Hopefully something works very soon!! Thanks for all the help!

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    bethclosen said:

    Prune juice and MIlk of mag- mix together and warm up a little in the microwave- it's what we use at the hospital- we call it a brown cow :)

    We also mix in all bran at my hospital. Works like a charm:)

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  • MaddeegalMaddeegal member
    I have the same issue! Activia, raisin bran, plums all work great!
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  • rae6883rae6883 member
    I've been having a cup of Fiber One Original cereal everyday...it helps a lot.  Also lots of fruit and water.  Good Luck!
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  • Paulaann05Paulaann05 member
    Well ladies after 11 hours it finally happened. Lol!! Holy cow! Thank you all for the wonderful advice!

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  • BethRN1987BethRN1987 member
    Paulaann05 said:

    Well ladies after 11 hours it finally happened. Lol!! Holy cow! Thank you all for the wonderful advice!

    Yay!
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  • qsflameqsflame member
    Side note(but related!): I was picking up theater box style candy at wal-mart today, guess what? Enema's were in the $0.88 bin. Just in case anyone want to put things up their butt to resolve this issue.
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  • crystaljoannacrystaljoanna member
    Today was the first day I had constipation.  Like ever that I can remember.  My husband bought 3 boxes of fiber one brownies.  I ate one brownie and an hour later I was much happier :)  Thank god they're only 90 calories.  I suspect I'll be eating plenty of those in the coming weeks.
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  • LolaBelle11LolaBelle11 member
    Milk of Magnesia! The best!!! Take the max dose, its gentle and wont make you feel like you cant make it in enough time to the toilet like with an enema, but if you take it before bed, youll go shortly after waking up in the morning. Cant recommend it enough!
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    qsflame said:

    Side note(but related!): I was picking up theater box style candy at wal-mart today, guess what? Enema's were in the $0.88 bin. Just in case anyone want to put things up their butt to resolve this issue.

    Mmm candy and enemas sounds like a bargain!!! Walmart knows how to appeal to a preggy woman.
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    No really though eat pears and bran cereal. If you dont like the cereal use it to make muffins....you can add pumpkin mix, brown sugar and raisins or banana, walnuts and honey. I love em and they keep ya movin.
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  • avigailandcharlieavigailandcharlie member
    Milk of Magnesia!!!! 

    I have tried miralax, colace, fiber twice a day, eating tons of fruit (what I can keep down) and those yogurt thingies - and milk of magnesia is the only one that works for me with the zofran.
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  • jasminesessomsjasminesessoms member
    With Zofran will I finally be able to eat like a normal person?? Once nausea is cured does your appetite return? Because as of right now all I can stomach is smoothies (made with coconut water) and soup... Which is making me really miserable?
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  • Paulaann05Paulaann05 member
    jasminesessoms said:

    With Zofran will I finally be able to eat like a normal person?? Once nausea is cured does your appetite return? Because as of right now all I can stomach is smoothies (made with coconut water) and soup... Which is making me really miserable?

    Yes, yes it will. You'll prolly still have some aversions to certain food if you have that now but ya, my appetite came back right away. It was very exciting. :)

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